Title: Things to Do in Essen in 2026 | Expedia.com [Essen Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Essen.dx6056625)[Hotels in Essen](https://expedia.com/Essen-Hotels.d6056625.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Essen](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Essen.d6056625.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Car Rentals in Essen](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Essen.d6056625.Car-Rental-Guide)[Essen Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Essen.d6056625.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Things to do in Essen ## Find and book activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Essen Types of activities Where to stay [Essen Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Essen.dx6056625) ![Essen](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6056625/e30d3dc1-816f-4f47-9024-0c7f9d8a58d5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Essen](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6056625/e30d3dc1-816f-4f47-9024-0c7f9d8a58d5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Essen](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6056625/456f9f3f-2320-4c9d-9370-8fb535841cd4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Essen](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6056625/fd625909-cd57-4341-991c-bbc77e4bab9b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Essen](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6056625/2a9ee936-5154-4a44-a8bb-a130308f21e9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ### Essen Attractions You'll soon learn why travelers flock to Essen. 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[Book now](https://expedia.com/deals?rfrr=ACTIVITIES_SPRING_PROMO_6056625) ## Recommended things to do in Essen | Number of things to do | 31 | | ------------------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [Gelsenkirchen Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour](/things-to-do/gelsenkirchen-scavenger-hunt-and-sights-self-guided-tour.a49590162.activity-details): $11 | | Top 5 things to do | [SEA LIFE Oberhausen Admission Ticket](/things-to-do/sea-life-oberhausen-admission-ticket.a49807208.activity-details)[Mettmann: Neanderthal Museum Admission Ticket](/things-to-do/mettmann-neanderthal-museum-admission-ticket.a50265839.activity-details)[Wuppertal: Admission to the Green Zoo Wuppertal](/things-to-do/wuppertal-admission-to-the-green-zoo-wuppertal.a50559060.activity-details)[Hut tour Duisburg-Nord Landscape Park](/things-to-do/hut-tour-duisburg-nord-landscape-park.a50476228.activity-details)[Adventure Darkness - Guided tour in the dark](/things-to-do/adventure-darkness-guided-tour-in-the-dark.a46264990.activity-details) | | Under $25 | [Mettmann: Neanderthal Museum Admission Ticket](/things-to-do/mettmann-neanderthal-museum-admission-ticket.a50265839.activity-details)[Wuppertal: Admission to the Green Zoo Wuppertal](/things-to-do/wuppertal-admission-to-the-green-zoo-wuppertal.a50559060.activity-details)[Hut tour Duisburg-Nord Landscape Park](/things-to-do/hut-tour-duisburg-nord-landscape-park.a50476228.activity-details)[Adventure Darkness - Guided tour in the dark](/things-to-do/adventure-darkness-guided-tour-in-the-dark.a46264990.activity-details)[LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre Oberhausen Tickets](/things-to-do/legoland-discovery-centre-oberhausen-tickets.a49263340.activity-details) | | With kids | [SEA LIFE Oberhausen Admission Ticket](/things-to-do/sea-life-oberhausen-admission-ticket.a49807208.activity-details)[Mettmann: Neanderthal Museum Admission Ticket](/things-to-do/mettmann-neanderthal-museum-admission-ticket.a50265839.activity-details)[Wuppertal: Admission to the Green Zoo Wuppertal](/things-to-do/wuppertal-admission-to-the-green-zoo-wuppertal.a50559060.activity-details)[Adventure Darkness - Guided tour in the dark](/things-to-do/adventure-darkness-guided-tour-in-the-dark.a46264990.activity-details)[LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre Oberhausen Tickets](/things-to-do/legoland-discovery-centre-oberhausen-tickets.a49263340.activity-details) | ## What to do in Essen - For free - With kids ### Free Things to Do in Essen Vacationing on a lean budget in Essen? Spend time, not money, on fabulous experiences. **Tetrahedon Bottrop** \- When you want to get cultured, stop by and observe the artistic creativity on show. **University of Duisburg-Essen** \- Architecture aficionado or not, get set to be awed by this landmark's modernistic design. **Old Synagogue** \- Get educated on some of the unique history of the area through this attraction. **Baldeneysee** \- There's something calming about being around water, so stay a while here. **Collegiate Church** \- Do some soul searching or just take in the tranquil ambiance at this religious site. **Stadtgarten** \- Whether you can distinguish your lilies from lilacs, you're sure to find beauty in this gorgeous display. ### Things to Do in Essen with Kids There are plenty of incredible experiences in Essen that the whole gang will enjoy. Here are some of the best [family friendly experiences](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/en/search?rid=6056625&rfrr=ATG.LP.BodyContent&categories=Family%20Friendly) in the area. - [DIY workshop in Münster](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/diy-workshop-in-munster.a3339214.activity-details) - [City Tour Dortmund in a double-decker bus](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/city-tour-dortmund-in-a-double-decker-bus.a3366118.activity-details) - [Skip the Line: German Football Museum in Dortmund Admission Ticket](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/skip-the-line-german-football-museum-in-dortmund-admission-ticket.a2430934.activity-details) - [City Tour Cologne in a double-decker bus](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/city-tour-cologne-in-a-double-decker-bus.a2898073.activity-details) --- Looking for sports, concerts, or theater events in Essen? [Search event tickets](https://www.expedia.com/event-tickets/) to see what's happening today, or to plan what to do this weekend! --- --- ### Discover the most popular places to visit in Essen ![Zollverein Coal Mine World Heritage Site](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6162938/c11ae6d0-ec9a-4df3-87b8-dc0571dbcec6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Zollverein Coal Mine World Heritage Site Explore a complex described as the most beautiful coal mine in the world to find captivating museums and learn about Essen’s fascinating industrial heritage. [](https://expedia.com/Zollverein-Coal-Mine-World-Heritage-Site-Stadtbezirke-VI.d6162938.Vacation-Attraction) ![Autumn walk around the lake.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6056625/f3c964c3-f2de-4dbc-8444-f4ab572302e5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Baldeneysee Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Baldeneysee during your travels in Essen. Take in the theater scene while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.com/Baldeneysee-Stadtbezirke-IX.d553248634855573836.Vacation-Attraction) ![Grugapark Botanical Garden](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6166405/ceaad9f0-6aea-4f31-a97c-f219c5944adb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Grugapark Botanical Garden Go on a botanical tour of the world and indulge your senses in the beautifully maintained displays of this garden in Essen’s large municipal park. [](https://expedia.com/Grugapark-Botanical-Garden-Ruettenscheid.d6166405.Vacation-Attraction) ![Ruhr Museum](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6303153/2812b709-9d74-4911-8973-11bef67d3a34.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Ruhr Museum Discover the rich cultural and natural history of the Ruhr region when you peruse the exhibits in this repurposed building in the former Zollverein coal mine. [](https://expedia.com/Ruhr-Museum-Stadtbezirke-VI.d6303153.Vacation-Attraction) ![Folkwang Museum](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6173477/cf580bc0-c2af-4d59-a9ca-54ef9c94ab3e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Folkwang Museum Photography, modern art and German posters are among the themes in this museum, which combines three major collections into one wide-ranging survey. [](https://expedia.com/Folkwang-Museum-Suedviertel.d6173477.Vacation-Attraction) ![Aalto Theatre](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6304158/10207af4-2686-46c0-aac9-38000b92fe7e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Aalto-Musiktheater Enjoy a night of opera or ballet in this landmark theater that incorporates contemporary architecture and state-of-the-art acoustics into its design. [](https://expedia.com/Aalto-Musiktheater-Suedviertel.d6304158.Vacation-Attraction) ![Red Dot Design Museum](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6303128/fa41613f-d1aa-4cae-a224-a2098d9ad0e7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Red Dot Design Museum First-rate contemporary design is the theme that unites the exhibits on display at this museum, which is housed within a UNESCO World Heritage Site. [](https://expedia.com/Red-Dot-Design-Museum-Stadtbezirke-VI.d6303128.Vacation-Attraction) #### Messe Essen Learn about the events happening at Messe Essen during your trip to Essen. Take in the theater scene while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.com/Messe-Essen-Ruettenscheid.d6166292.Vacation-Attraction) #### Grugahalle You can make plans for a show at Grugahalle during your trip to Essen. Take in the theater scene while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.com/Grugahalle-Essen.d553248634855574395.Vacation-Attraction) ### Discover the most popular landmarks and neighborhoods in Essen ![Ruettenscheid as well as a large group of people](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000661342/0534c29b-8def-487b-a1b1-29d9230adb71.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Ruettenscheid 4/5(2 area reviews) The bars and museums are just a few things visitors like about Ruettenscheid. Grugahalle and Grugapark Botanical Garden are worthwhile spots to check out, and you can hop on the metro at Messe Ost-Gruga-Halle U-Bahn or Martinstrasse U-Bahn to get around the larger area. [](https://expedia.com/Essen-Ruettenscheid.dx3000661342) ![Theater with artistic lights](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6056625/c635fdea-1ce4-42a9-87e0-2be334520346.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Stadtkern 4.5/5(8 area reviews) Noted for its shopping and bars, there's plenty to explore in Stadtkern. Top attractions like Philharmonie Essen and Limbecker Platz are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Hirschlandplatz U-Bahn or Berliner Platz U-Bahn to see more of the city. [](https://expedia.com/Essen-Stadtkern.dx553248633975962567) ![Essen-Kettwig - Ruhrpromenade](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248633975640269/870c8bfa-881c-42e2-b1df-37b6254de902.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Kettwig 5/5(5 area reviews) Historic sites and restaurants are just a few features Kettwig is known for, and you can get around the area by hopping on the metro at Kettwig S-Bahn or Kettwig Stausee S-Bahn. [](https://expedia.com/Essen-Kettwig.dx553248633975640269) ![This is a handheld long exposure of the waterfall in the Grugapark. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6056625/2e9f3a26-212e-4be2-a906-54132784949c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Stadtbezirke II If you're spending time in Stadtbezirke II, check out sights like Grugahalle or Grugapark Botanical Garden and hop on the metro to see more the city at Essen Stadtwald S-Bahn or Martinstrasse U-Bahn. [](https://expedia.com/Essen-Stadtbezirke-II.dx553248635976625656) ![Aalto Theater in Essen](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248633975962945/f12a0127-f68b-468c-a63a-225233d418e3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Stadtbezirke I If you're spending time in Stadtbezirke I, check out sights like Philharmonie Essen or Limbecker Platz and hop on the metro to see more the city at Hirschlandplatz U-Bahn or Berliner Platz U-Bahn. [](https://expedia.com/Essen-Stadtbezirke-I.dx553248635976625623) ![Suedviertel showing modern architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248633975962945/867ad23a-a9ea-42ee-a4f4-63a19a1a260a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Suedviertel 3/5(1 area review) The bars and museums are just a few things visitors like about Suedviertel. Aalto-Musiktheater and Folkwang Museum are worthwhile spots to check out, and you can hop on the metro at Philharmonie U-Bahn or Bismarckplatz U-Bahn to get around the larger area. [](https://expedia.com/Essen-Suedviertel.dx553248633975962945) [See our Where To Stay guide](https://expedia.com/Essen.dx6056625.Where-To-Stay?rfrr=TG.LP..Neighborhoods) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. --- ## Popular day trips from Essen ![Schloss Hardenberg in Velbert, Deutschland - Panorama](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/5222/c3ba42c7-fde9-4eca-886e-5fccc5c89fa8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Velbert ![Common Buzzard sitting on a tree right at the parking space of the Solbad Vonderort.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/5234/28cfc5b9-b909-4aa9-89bf-a72684a32ff8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Oberhausen ![Ratingen showing heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/5246/0114219d-bab3-4835-a7a8-afb90ed23118.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Ratingen ![Bochum showing a city, modern architecture and outdoor eating](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/5395/18bd9cf7-e7bc-4405-9a53-ab1d35fd5e4c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Bochum ![Drone shot over my home town Bottrop. Shortly after that shot my phone decided to end the wifi connection. Almost had a heart attack seeing the drone just hanging in the air... ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/5396/14c4ea34-85c6-47d8-93e5-c8005ad06544.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Bottrop ![castle borbeck essen germany](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/5413/9ce54f83-e290-4d20-8d6f-9d577e390794.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Gelsenkirchen ![muelheim an der ruhr germany high defintion panorama](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/177992/918a58fd-ad3a-46d5-b8f1-153ab855a2a8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Muelheim an der Ruhr ![Hattingen in North Rhine Westphalia by Germany - Cityscape](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/602450/3eee6f0a-c0af-4962-8159-1d87829733f1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Hattingen ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Essen worth visiting? ### How do I spend a day in Essen? ### What is the top tourist attraction in Essen? ### Is three days enough to stay in Essen? ### Is Essen a walkable city? ### What are some activities to do in Essen with kids? > - 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